Mike Brady
| Champion of unconventional hiring practices
About
Mike Brady is a professional speaker at Duke University who challenges conventional wisdom about employment and workforce diversity. He gained recognition for his appearance at TED 2014, where he presented on the counterintuitive practice of hiring people often deemed "unemployable" by traditional standards.
Brady's work focuses on rethinking hiring practices and demonstrating the value that unconventional candidates can bring to organizations. His insights challenge employers to look beyond standard qualifications and see potential in individuals who may have been overlooked or excluded from traditional employment pathways.
What Mike Talks About
Why hiring "unemployable" people creates competitive advantage
Rethinking traditional employment qualifications and barriers
Building diverse teams through unconventional hiring practices
The business case for inclusive workforce development
Challenging assumptions about employability and talent
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Why we hire "unemployable" people
Trips to a bakery always ends with a cookie and a smile -- but at the bakery run by Mike Brady and Dion Drew, the extra icing is their goal of serving up a second chance. The recipe for the success of their enterprise includes a commitment to employing a range of chronically unemployed people, including former convicts and recovering addicts.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED 2014 | 2014 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada |
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